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Viamark Advertising, an ad agency franchise company, brings big agency creative and boutique agency service to local and regional clients

PLYMOUTH, MA…

When Viamark Advertising announced its new franchise offering earlier this year, it drew the attention of industry media giant Ad Age magazine, which touted Viamark as having a unique agency model that clearly filled a niche in the advertising agency industry. While the article was a milestone for the long-time industry veterans who founded Viamark, Glenn Anderson and Mark Storie, it did not go their heads.  In fact, the exposure has made the two increase their focus on helping advertising professionals across the U.S. realize the dream of owning their own advertising agency.

“We’re looking to get the word out to advertising professionals all over New England and beyond that the goal of owning their own agency is within reach. That takes a consistent effort utilizing a number of different vehicles,” said Anderson, noting that Viamark Advertising recently joined the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the New England Franchise Association (NEFA).

Utilizing their experience in marketing and media sales management, Anderson and Storie developed a unique business model that enables franchisees to get up and operational quickly.  Viamark provides the resources to help franchisees offer media buying, creative services, ad production, and digital services to each of their clients.

“If you are running a one- or two-person shop, it can be challenging to offer all the advertising services clients need today” said Anderson. “We offer these resources, plus a proven formula for winning new clients and growing a business.”

Viamark currently has 12 franchised offices in four states. The company’s headquarters are in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Anderson, a native of Norwell, Massachusetts, who began his advertising career in Braintree and Springfield, Massachusetts said: “Being located in Plymouth puts us in the middle of two important New England media markets, Boston and Providence.  We’ve had good success in the southeast and Philadelphia. Now that we’ve relocated our franchise operations to Massachusetts, my primary focus is opening new offices right here in New England.  Viamark clients receive the personal attention of a one- or two-person shop but get the creative and resources of an agency you’d find based in Boston or another major market. And that’s what’s very appealing to potential franchisees.”

“This is different from most other franchise opportunities in that you do have to have experience and knowledge of the advertising industry,” said Storie. “For the right individual who has that background and client relationships, however, we can provide the resources so they can avoid the pitfalls that a startup might face and allow them to build a book of business quickly. Together, we can bring success to our clients and our businesses faster than either of us can alone.  It’s a mutually beneficial partnership.  It just makes sense.”

With 12 offices in four states, Viamark handles more than 150 local and regional accounts from South Carolina to Massachusetts, in addition to national clients throughout the U.S. Viamark specializes in strategic media buying and creative services, including radio, television, print, outdoor and digital advertising.

Some of Viamark’s core industries include automotive, healthcare, pharmaceutical, education, restaurant, retail and real estate.

To learn more about Viamark, visit www.viamarkfranchise.com  and www.viamark.com.

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Maplewood Estates residents celebrate first block party.

Maplewood Estates, located in Rockland, Mass., hosts its first block party for residents
Maplewood Estates, located in Rockland, Mass., hosts its first block party for residents

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

While it might not rank up there with a day at the beach or pool, the neighborhood block party is one of the telltale signs of summer. For the residents of Maplewood Estates, a new subdivision located in Rockland, Mass., they experienced this rite of summer passage recently at the first annual Maplewood Estates Neighborhood Block party on August 24.

Many residents showed up for a barbecue, which featured food and refreshments. In addition to residents, representatives from Stonebridge, the builder of Maplewood Estates, and the Maplewood Homeowners Association were also in attendance.

“We have built more than 15 new homes at Maplewood Estates this year and it was nice to see so many of these new residents at the block party,” said Rami Itani, business manager for Stonebridge Homes, which is based in Easton, Mass. “When you build a home for somebody, it’s more than just a business transaction. You really do develop a relationship. It was nice to not only socialize with residents who have become friends, but to see new neighbors meeting other new neighbors.”

Located off Webster Street in Rockland, Maplewood Estates offers a rural wooded setting with easy access to major highways and is situated fairly close to Rockland’s brand new middle school and renovated high school. Set on 30 acres of natural wooded land, Maplewood Estates is zoned for 72 homes (there are presently 32 available home sites to build on). Featuring quality construction and luxurious amenities, Maplewood Estates offers 12 floor plans to meet buyers’ needs.

Prices for homes at Maplewood Estates start at $396,000 and model homes are available for tours, Monday through Friday, by appointment. Maplewood Estates hosts open houses on Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm to 4pm. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Norwell is the official realtor for Maplewood Estates. You can schedule a tour or request more information by contacting Nancy Kleber at 781-659-7955 or Nancy.Kleber@NEMoves.com.

Interested parties can also get more information, including plans, by visitingwww.newhomesatmaplewood.com.

About Stonebridge Homes, Inc.:

For more than 20 years, Stonebridge Homes and its team, now based in South Easton, Massachusetts, have built many residential communities throughout the northeastern United States, including Maplewood Estates (www.newhomesatmaplewood.com) in Rockland, Mass. and The Gables Condominiums (www.thegables.net) in Abington, Mass. More recently, Stonebridge Homes has been focusing on building and managing construction in towns of southeastern Massachusetts, including Abington, Easton, Raynham, Taunton, Franklin, West Bridgewater, Pembroke, Rockland, Westport , Whitman and Norwell. The styles of these communities have varied from imaginative condominiums to custom single‐family homes designed by its award‐winning in‐house architect, whose specialty is customizing dream homes for individuals, couples and families. Each development is built with the same commitment for quality and satisfaction.

For more information, please visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call or call 508.230.2300.

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Non-Profit Organization Working to Restore Families is Seeking Proud Supporters to Sponsor Exclusive Building, “The Family Life Center”

SAFFT has launched its Fall Corporate Building Campaign to give local businesses the opportunity to help families in crisis by sponsoring the new Family Life Center building.

Atlanta and Cumming, GA

September 10th, 2013 – Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together (SAFFT) is excited to announce new partnership opportunities for Corporate Business Sponsors, as the non-profit unveils its groundbreaking building, The Family Life Center, located in Cumming, GA this Fall. SAFFT’s newly renovated, state-of-the-art Family Life Center will provide natural families, temporary foster caregivers, and adoptive families a place for restoration, healing, and support. Generous businesses in the area currently have a unique opportunity to innovate alongside SAFFT by sponsoring a room in the new Family Life Center.

This unique building is a rare jewel coming to Forsyth County, providing a revolutionary solution to mend families and boost economic growth. In partnership with the CJCC and the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) federal program, SAFFT will begin operating The Family Life Center, one of the very few centers of its kind in the state of Georgia. The Family Life Center expands SAFFT’s current visitation and community center from 2,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet and facilitates new programs that go beyond social services. “We are in lock step with the key social services partners including DFCS, CASA, and the courts to help these families step out of their situation and rebuild their life. This ensures a chance for generational change,” states Ashley Anderson, Executive Director of SAFFT.

This one-of-a-kind facility will feature a unique brick wall display, welcoming visitation rooms, and an engaging grand room available for corporate sponsors at respective levels. With integral support from local business operations, The Family Life Center can provide services such as a supervised visitation center for court ordered visitations, support for domestic violence cases to allow for safe child visitations and custody exchanges, parenting classes, Christian mentoring, a foster and adoptive support network, a resource closet, and child scholarships. “The Family Life Center is one major step towards helping heal families and provides a single place for restorations,” says Mrs. Anderson.

“Families in crisis are part of a generational cycle passed down to children, causing decades of child abuse, substance abuse, homelessness, and severe poverty. In partnership with the community and other organizations, SAFFT is aiming to cover the family with incredible support to restore them for generational change,” Mrs. Anderson illustrates.

SAFFT’s Family Life Center in Forsyth County will open in the Fall of 2013, immediately followed by a new Dawson County Visitation Center. SAFFT will conduct two separate ribbon cutting ceremonies which will include community open house activities.

Business corporations seeking interest in a partnership with SAFFT’s Family Life Center can visit http://safft.org/support-us/fall-campaign-2013 for more information.

About SAFFT

SAFFT, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving, supporting, and empowering foster and adoptive children, their caregivers, and the entire family in crisis through a Christ-centered supportive network. Through years of working with hundreds of children and families, SAFFT discovered that families in crisis are part of a generational cycle passed down to children causing decades of family abuse, addiction, child neglect, homelessness, unemployment, and severe poverty. Since early 2009, SAFFT has successfully developed and implemented multiple programs of support at the ground level in Forsyth County Georgia and supports neighboring counties including Cherokee, Dawson, Hall, Gwinnett, and Fulton. The SAFFT model includes a supervised visitation center, scholarship programs for foster & adopted children, a resource closet, foster and adoptive gatherings including ongoing parent night out events, a domestic violence visitation & exchange program for victims, parenting classes, and a Christian mentoring program. SAFFT’s leadership strongly believes change begins with the entire community including the families in crisis, the children in foster and adoptive care, caregivers supporting the children, and organizations charged with protecting and serving the children and families.

To learn more about SAFFT and its Fall Corporate Building Campaign, visit http://safft.org/.

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Wareham Crossing to Hold Blood Drive on September 14th

Wareham Crossing, the destination shopping area located at 2421 Cranberry Highway, Route 28 in Wareham, will sponsor a blood drive through the American Red Cross on Saturday, September 14, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The blood drive will be held in Unit #426, which is located next to Bath & Body Works. All presenting donors will receive a goody bag with coupons and a gift card for a store at Wareham Crossing.

To schedule an appointment at the Wareham Crossing blood drive, please call 1-800 REDCROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

According to Jonathan DeCoste of the American Red Cross, “By hosting a blood drive through the American Red Cross, Wareham Crossing is playing an important role in sustaining the blood supply. On behalf of the American Red Cross, we thank Wareham Crossing and the community for your support.”

“We feel very strongly about supporting the many hospital patients in need. In addition to sponsoring the blood drive, many of our staff will also be donating blood. We kindly ask the community to consider making a blood donation at our drive on September 14th,” said Niamh O’Maille, Field Marketing Manager at WS Development – Wareham Crossing.

About Wareham Crossing

Owned and operated by WS Development, Wareham Crossing offers a vibrant blend of retailers and restaurants in an open-air, pedestrian-friendly environment featuring wide sidewalks with benches, detailed landscaping, and a signature lighthouse reproduction. Wareham Crossing is a 675,000 square foot shopping destination that offers more than 35 thoughtfully placed stores and restaurants including JCPenney, LLBean, Loft, DSW, Longhorn Steakhouse, Qdoba Mexican Grill and more.

Wareham Crossing is located at 2421 Cranberry Highway, Route 28 in Wareham. For directions or more information, visit http://www.warehamcrossing.com or contact 781-749-7800.

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Rodman & Rodman Kicks Off New LinkedIn® Group to Aid Cleantech Entrepreneurs with Energy Accounting

Rodman & Rodman CPAs “Green Team” has announced that it has started a new LinkedIn® Group, entitled “Green Energy Accounting & Tax Strategies.”

The new LinkedIn group is intended to provide small to midsize renewable energy and cleantech (e.g. solar, wind, biogas, biomass, geothermal, energy efficiency) companies and entrepreneurs with a networking forum for discussions and guidance on relevant tax issues, best accounting practices, QuickBooks and other accounting software tips, and company/partnership financial structuring to optimize success and achieve financial goals.

“The survival of many green energy and cleantech companies can depend on understanding new and proposed energy tax laws, subsidies and grants,” said Steve Rodman, president of CPA firm Rodman & Rodman, P.C. “A green energy company has to be structured properly to take advantage of the optimal allocations of income and deductions. Even something as simple as setting up an entity’s accounting systems can be crucial to qualify for financing or for investment tax credits against future income.”

The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialty accounting practice dedicated to providing alternative energy producers, and other businesses that pursue energy efficiency initiatives, with expert counsel and services in green energy tax accounting and business strategy. The team consists of experienced CPAs who are domain experts in alternative energy accounting and finances.

“We invite green energy and cleantech stakeholders to join the group and participate in productive discussions that will contribute to the success this growing industry,” said Rodman.

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms,” Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C. that serves “green” clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified and has been named by “Accounting Today” as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in 2010, 2011, and 2012. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Xander to Jacoby? What is in a name?

Is Xander the name of the next generation of Sox fans?

While any “pink hat” can name their dog or cat “Dustin” or “Papi”, it takes real Red Sox devotion to name your child after a favorite player?
Know anyone named Carl Yastrzemski Smith? Ted Williams Jones? Fred Lynn Green?

Yes, the Red Sox are extended family to many of us. Immediate family to others.

But what about today’s big league club. With greater cultural diversity in Major League Baseball, we have more exotic names to consider for the next generation of Sox fans.

Have you recently attended a christening or bris ceremony for a young Xander, Koji, Junichi, or Jacoby? Could be a great “themed” religious event.

And what impact will a unique sports star name have on a kid?

Perhaps that might make you pause before signing the birth certificate. Think about the pressure of referring to your newborn as “The Babe”.

Whether it’s your child, your pet or the name of your business or new product, name recognition is critical. It literally can define the course of human destiny and that of your business.

If we can help with your company’s name/brand recognition, please give us a shout.

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South Shore Skin Center offers Teens Tips for Acne Flare-Ups

COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MA…As teens head back to school, many of them will have to face their peers while suffering from an acne breakout.

Acne affects almost everyone at some point in their lives, and teenagers can expect to experience at least one agonizing acne episode. The hardest hit are teenage boys. The good news is that eating chocolate or French fries does not cause acne. The bad news is that acne is typically caused by hormone fluctuations, which is something teens can’t control.

South Shore Skin Center offers these tips to help teens ward off acne flare-ups:

· Wash (don’t scrub) your face twice a day with a very gentle soap or water based skin cleanser. Oil and dead skin cells are typically the cause of pimples, so avoid any cleansers that contain oil such as cold creams.

· Never squeeze your pimples as it can cause an infection, worse acne and potentially scar your skin.

· Try using an over-the-counter product that is designed to unclog pores and dry up oil and blemishes (such as Clearasil or Stri-Dex). Be sure to follow the package instructions. Too much use of these over-the-counter medications may actually cause acne to become worse.

· Try not to touch your face. Although you can’t see it, your hands contain oil which is transferred when you touch your face and can cause a breakout.

· Your hair is another culprit that can transfer oil to your face. Find a hairstyle that keeps hair away from your face and do not use a lot of hair gel or other hair products because they tend to contain oil.

· Sunlight can actually aggravate acne. Try to limit your sun exposure. If you are going to be in the sun, be sure to wear (oil-free) sunscreen.

“Acne is caused by overproduction of sebum (oil), which is regulated by hormones, coupled with the obstruction of the pores. People can get acne at any age, but teens are most likely to experience it because it is triggered by hormone changes. Stress and some prescription medications can contribute to hormone fluctuation. Acne is not caused by foods such as chocolate and greasy French fries. In fact, severe acne is hereditary,” explained Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist at South Shore Skin Center.

While most acne sufferers’ breakouts are not serious and do not result in scarring, at least 40 percent of all cases need to be treated by a physician.

For severe acne (up to a hundred or so pimples covering face and body) that may potentially result in scarring, South Shore Skin Center offers several types of treatments.

Dr. Saad continued, “Most cases of teen acne are not severe and can be treated at home. For severe acne and scarring, medical treatment is advisable and we offer several innovative therapies to heal and improve the skin.”

South Shore Skin Center – Healthy Skin For Life

South Shore Skin Center is an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services. Led by Richard F. Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., South Shore Skin Center is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians. These dermatology specialists all share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area

The practice is one of only two in Southeastern Massachusetts with a Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery. South Shore Skin Center’s Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit in Plymouth offers immediate surgical appointments and an expert surgical staff with a combined 30 years of experience.

South Shore Skin Center offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoo removal and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), eTwo (Sublime/Sublative), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant /Permea, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Belotero; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; Hydro Wand Micro Infusion, medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels. Oncology esthetics and therapeutic massage are also offered.

South Shore Skin Center has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. They are located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. adds three more to Auburn office

Webster, MA resident Heather Foster, RN of Nonotuck Resource Associates’ Auburn, MA office.
Webster, MA resident Heather Foster, RN of Nonotuck Resource Associates’ Auburn, MA office.

AUBURN, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck recently added Milagros Rodriguez, Sharon McLean and Heather Foster to its staff at its offices in Auburn, Massachusetts.

Milagros Rodriguez, RN began working for Nonotuck in June. She is an accomplished nurse with experience at healthcare organizations such as the LaChance Center in Gardner, Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester and Gabriel Care AFC in Fall River.

AFC Care Manager Sharon McLean started with Nonotuck in July after working as an Adult Family Care/Shared Living Case Manager at Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester. A Magna cum Laude graduate of Framingham State College, McLean resides in Worcester with her husband and 10 year old son.

Heather Foster, RN also started with Nonotuck in July. Licensed as a nurse in Massachusetts as well as Connecticut, she has more than seven years experience, working in such healthcare facilities as Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis and Epoch Senior Healthcare in Harwich. A certified phlebotomist, Foster, a Webster resident, is currently enrolled in the bachelors of science in nursing program at UMass-Dartmouth.

“There’s a reason it’s called ‘healthcare’ because a patient’s health is generally determined by the quality of care they received—and how much that caregiver cares,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “With the additions of Millie, Sharon and Heather, Nonotuck families in central Mass. have three superior caregivers at their service.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod. An office in the Boston area will open later in 2013.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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“Meet the Marketing Director” at Hingham Beer Works at the Hingham Shipyard

The South Shore Ad Club is sponsoring another “Meet the Marketing Director” networking event at the Hingham Beer Works, 18 Shipyard Drive Hingham Shipyard on Wednesday, September 25.  The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and will include a short presentation from the micro brewery and restaurant outlining their marketing program

 

The entire business community is invited to attend and enjoy hand crafted beer and networking.  Cost is $20 for South Shore Ad Club and participating networking groups, business associations and Chamber of Commerce members. Non-member cost is $25.  Complimentary refreshments and beverages will be available.

 

About The South Shore Ad Club

 

The South Shore Ad Club is a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of communications professionals located south of Boston. It’s the club’s mission to improve, strengthen and advance career goals through learning and networking opportunities; and to serve as a resource for local and Boston-area businesses requiring marketing, advertising, public relations and/or communications services.

 

To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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